Edith Cowan University Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University

Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

  • Joondalup, Australia
  • Mount Lawley, Australia

Master degree

4 semesters

English

Full time

Feb 2026

Distance Learning, On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) focuses on developing educators who can nurture young children's learning and development. The program emphasizes practical experience in diverse educational settings. You'll engage with childhood education theories and practices through a blend of coursework and supervised placements designed to prepare you for real-world teaching challenges.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various roles such as early childhood teachers, educational consultants, or child care program directors. This degree equips you to work in preschools, kindergartens, and other early childhood education environments, making a positive impact on young learners' lives.

Provides a nationally accredited initial teaching qualification for students who have already obtained a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification in areas other than Education.

The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is dedicated to producing quality graduates ready to take up employment across the early childhood education sector, including teaching children from birth to 8 years of age.

Dealing specifically with children from birth to 8 years of age, this course focuses on the care and education of children in this age group in partnership with families and communities.

This course is built on the principle that students come to the program with strengths from a diverse range of educational and life experiences. Reflective thinking and research, with an emphasis on links between theory and practice is valued. Students develop a deep understanding of the importance of building strong, positive relationships with children, families, communities and colleagues.
Students are taught how to develop, implement and assess socially inclusive curricula where children are valued, respected and productively engaged in learning.

This course accommodates "principles and dimensions" of excellence and is delivered through mutually beneficial partnerships between ECU, and individual schools and early childhood settings.

Professional Recognition

Accredited by: Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)

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